The House, Wednesday, April 25, 2001

The House took up 87 bills, listed below by bill.

Journal
House Journal 41
Assembled
1:00 PM
Votes Taken
7 roll calls, 5 divisions14 voice votes
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How the Day Began

The House assembled at 1:00 PM, a prayer was offered and Rep. Betsey Patten (R - Carr 4) led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Presiding over the House during the day: Rep. Gene Chandler (R - Carr 1), Speaker of the House.

Excused for the Day

Show the 41 members excusedRepublican 24Democrat 14

The journal records 41 members as having leave of the House for the day, that is, permission to be away. A member on leave may still have voted on part of the day, and the roll call record does not always agree with the journal about who was excused.

Rep. Robert Barker (R - Graf 6) Rep. Lori Cardin (D - Hills 32) Rep. Toni Crosby (D - Merr 20) Rep. Benjamin DePecol (D - Ches 14) Rep. Dana Landers (D - Coos 2) Rep. Walter Mikowlski (R - Rock 29) Rep. Irene Pratt (D - Ches 26) Rep. Joan Tate (R - Hills 66) Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 1) Rep. Nelson Allan (R - Hills 26) Rep. John L. Balcom (R - Hills 18) Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 6) Rep. Michael W. Bouldin (R - Hills 42) Rep. Peter Bragdon (R - Hills 13) Rep. Russell Bridle (R - Rock 15) Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 19) Rep. Carson, Rep. Margaret Case (R - Rock 2) Rep. Patricia Dowling (R - Rock 6) Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 37) Rep. Jeff Gilbert, Rep. Mary Griffin (R - Rock 7) Rep. Robert Introne (R - Rock 5) Rep. Jane Kelley (D - Rock 15) Rep. Andre Martel (R - Hills 44) Rep. Patricia O'Keefe (D - Rock 14) Rep. Laura Pantelakos (D - Rock 25) Rep. Andrew Peterson (R - Hills 3) Rep. Lee Quimby (R - Carr 10) Rep. Michael Rozek (R - Coos 7) Rep. Christopher J. Seibel (R - Hills 24) Rep. Ed Smith, Rep. Paul Spiess (R - Hills 47) Rep. John White (D - Hills 46) Rep. Jane Wood (D - Belk 4) Rep. Carl Robertson (R - Rock 13) Rep. Marlene DeChane (D - Straf 3) Rep. George Musler (R - Straf 68) Rep. Raymond Proulx (D - Straf 12) Rep. Martha Solow (D - Graf 10) Rep. Brien Ward (R - Graf 1)

What the House Did That Day

The record does not say what order these came in: the journal page is cited on only a few of them, so they are listed by bill.

CACR 5 (2002)Not Ratified
relating to the rulemaking authority of the supreme court. Providing that supreme court may adopt rules that have the force and effect of law, and that the general court may regulate these matters by statute and may accept or reject any rule adopted by the supreme court, and that in the event of a conflict between a statute and a rule, the statute, if otherwise valid, shall supersede the rule.
Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 40) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Constitutional Amendments

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJan 24, 2002✕VotersNov 5, 2002
CACR 9 (2001)Died
relating to the term of office for governor. Providing that beginning with the 2004 general election, there shall be a 4-year term of office for governor.
Rep. Peter Burling (D - Sull 1) House Election Law Constitutional Amendments

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 8–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Resolution Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateVoters
HB 105-FN-A (2001)Became Law
establishing an agricultural nutrient management program and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. David Babson (R - Carr 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Agriculture

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 20–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 3, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 26, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 152-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to expanding the legal methods of taking deer.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 18) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJan 1, 2003
HB 177-FN-A (2001)Became Law
relative to the purchase of a wheelchair van for the veterans' home in Tilton and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Rudy Lessard (R - Hills 23) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 21–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 5, 2001
HB 201 (2001)Died
relative to voters presenting identification to obtain a ballot.
Rep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 3) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–5; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes 184–122 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Ronald Nowe (R - Rock 9)

Spoke against the motionRep. Raymond Buckley (D - Hills 56)

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✕GovernorJul 5, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 221 (2001)Died
establishing a right to work act which provides for freedom of choice on whether to join a labor union.
Rep. Daniel Itse (R - Rock 11) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 229 (2001)Died
relative to third person liability under the workers' compensation law.
Rep. Keith Herman (R - Hills 13) House Commerce Senate Insurance Employment

Reconsider (Vote again on a decision)

Motion Failed: Earlier Vote Stands 137–184 on a roll call

Moved by Rep. W Kelley.

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 19, 2001✕SenateMay 31, 2001Governor✕LawMay 31, 2001
HB 252 (2002)Died
relative to rules promulgated by the supreme court.
Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 12) House Judiciary Senate Judiciary Right to Know

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✕SenateJan 17, 2002Governor✕LawJan 17, 2002
HB 276-FN-A (2001)Became Law
relative to reimbursement of legal fees of supreme court employees who were subpoenaed and incurred legal fees during the impeachment proceedings regarding chief justice David A. Brock and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Elizabeth Hager (R - Merr 18) House Finance Senate Judiciary

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 19–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 279-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to the payment of certain unfunded accrued liability of the retirement system and making an appropriation therefor; relative to payment of medical benefits costs for group II members of the retirement system; and relative to the election of optional allowances by certain retirement system members granted disability retirement benefits.
Rep. Merton Dyer (R - Hills 8) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 17–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 4, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 16, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HB 295-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to medicaid recoveries from third party settlements.
Rep. Larry Emerton (R - Hills 7) House Finance Senate Insurance Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–9.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorMay 3, 2002✓LawMay 3, 2002
HB 306-FN (2001)Died
relative to driver education training reimbursement.
Rep. John Gleason (R - Rock 13) House Transportation Motor Vehicles

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 20–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 319-FN (2001)Died
including a fetus in the definition of "another" for the purpose of negligent homicide.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 278–47 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Beth Rodd (D - Merr 6) Rep. William Knowles (D - Straf 6)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11) Rep. Guida

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 346-FN (2001)Died
relative to requirements for medical examination and determination of gainful occupation for group II retirees injured in the performance of duty.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) House Executive Departments and Administration Retirement

House Executive Departments and Administration recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 348-FN (2001)Died
relative to suspending the issuance of any permits for the land application of sludge and short paper fiber in certain excavation areas.
Rep. Betty Hall (I - Hills 20) House Environment and Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 8–6; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 350-FN (2001)Became Law
relative to persons with disabilities participating in the work incentive program.
Rep. Peter Batula (R - Hills 18) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services Welfare/Medicare/Medicaid

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 21–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 15, 2001✓LawAug 14, 2001
HB 364 (2001)Died
eliminating straight ticket voting.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–7; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled on a voice vote

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26, beginning of Cal

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 392 (2002)Died
relative to a property tax exemption for property of agricultural fairs.
Rep. O Alan Thulander (R - Hills 6) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Taxes - Local

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseJan 2, 2002✕SenateApr 10, 2002Governor✕LawApr 10, 2002
HB 393-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to plant nurseries and nursery stock.
Rep. Harold Melcher (D - Hills 11) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Wildlife and Recreation Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJan 17, 2002✓GovernorMar 12, 2002✓LawMar 12, 2002
HB 411 (2001)Died
requiring that New Hampshire's presidential electors be bound to vote for the candidates of the party which nominated the electors.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt (R - Hills 44) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 423 (2002)Died
relative to the sale of generation assets, the provision of transition service, and the funding of the energy efficiency program for Public Service Company of New Hamsphire.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2002
HB 443 (2001)Became Law
relative to a state energy plan and relative to road toll fees for vehicles powered by alternate energy sources.
Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 31) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–3; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 27, 2001✓Law
HB 450 (2001)Became Law
relative to work product and relative to attorneys' fees under the right-to-know law.
Rep. Whalley (Merr 5) House Judiciary Senate Executive Departments and Administration Right to Know

House Judiciary recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 12–8; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓LawJul 17, 2001
HB 452 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the reimbursement for expenses of legislators.
Rep. William Brennan (D - Straf 16) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
HB 461-FN (2001)Died
requiring all officers and officials elected by either or both houses of the legislature to file certain reports and register as political committees.
Rep. Anthony DiFruscia (R - Rock 27) House Election Law Elections

House Election Law recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 193–99 on a division

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 463-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to protective services to adults.
Rep. Joseph Manning (R - Ches 9) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Judiciary Public and Mental Health

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateFeb 14, 2002✓GovernorApr 19, 2002✓LawJul 1, 2002
HB 469-FN-LOCAL (2001)Died
relative to the applicable minimum wage for hourly employees.
Rep. Terie Norelli (D - Rock 31) House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Senate Executive Departments and Administration Employment

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–8; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✕SenateJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 7, 2001
HB 503 (2001)Died
relative to incompatible offices.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Election Law Senate Public Affairs Elections

House Election Law recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 12–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Ought to Pass (OTP, Pass the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed 185–107 on a division

Spoke for the motionRep. Douglass Teschner (R - Graf 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Nicholas Panagopoulos (D - Hills 47)

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✕GovernorJul 5, 2001✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 505 (2001)Died
limiting the liability of manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Judiciary

House Judiciary recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–3.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 537-FN-A (2001)Died
relative to the land and community heritage investment program and the state's travel and tourism promotion and development effort and making appropriations therefor.
Rep. Martha Fuller Clark (D - Rock 36) House Resources, Recreation and Development Environment - Conservation

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 18–4.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 543-FN (2001)Became Law
establishing the division of ports and harbors within the Pease development authority and transferring all functions, powers, and duties of the New Hampshire state port authority.
Rep. William Leber (R - Merr 1) House Public Works and Highways Senate Energy and Economic Development

House Public Works and Highways recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 17–2.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
HB 545-FN (2001)Died
establishing the railroad trespass prevention act.
Rep. George Katsakiores (R - Rock 13) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 15–2.

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Failed 119–210 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. John E. Tholl Jr. (R - Coos 5) Rep. William Kelley (R - Rock 12)

Spoke against the motionRep. Richard Kennedy (R - Merr 4) Rep. Peter Leishman (D - Hills 13) Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 45) Rep. Paul Mirski (R - Graf 10)

Re-refer to Committee (Send the bill back to committee)

Motion Failed on a voice vote

In the record: Rerefer to Committee

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 562-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Died
establishing a New Hampshire education tax on consumption and transactions and accumulating certain principal sums in a state trust for education to provide for future education funding.
Rep. Peter Bergin (R - Hills 16) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawDec 12, 2001
HB 574 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the recodification of laws relating to the joint committee on legislative facilities and the application of the right-to-know law.
Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 2) House Legislative Administration Senate Internal Affairs Study Committees and Commissions

House Legislative Administration recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 9–4.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 12, 2001✓LawJun 12, 2001
HB 581-FN (2002)Became Law
relative to the authority of the commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food to search for invasive species.
Rep. Pierre Bruno (R - Hills 4) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Agriculture

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–2.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseFeb 21, 2002✓SenateApr 16, 2002✓GovernorMay 9, 2002✓LawJul 8, 2002
HB 590 (2001)Became Law
permitting life insurance companies access to certain motor vehicle records.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Transportation Senate Insurance Motor Vehicles

House Transportation recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–3.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HB 596 (2001)Became Law
relative to the acquisition of land by a town.
Rep. Robert L'Heureux (R - Hills 18) House Municipal and County Government Senate Public Affairs Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓LawSep 3, 2001
HB 602-FN (2001)Died
relative to the sale of fetal body parts.
Rep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 40) House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

House Criminal Justice and Public Safety recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 276–45 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Beth Rodd (D - Merr 6) Rep. James Pilliod (R - Belk 5)

Spoke against the motionRep. Kathleen Souza (R - Hills 43) Rep. Leo Pepino (R - Hills 11)

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 603-FN-A (2001)Became Law
providing the commissioner of administrative services an option to self-fund the state employee health plan and requiring a reserve fund therefor.
Rep. Joseph Stone (R - Rock 7) House Executive Departments and Administration Senate Insurance

House Finance recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 16–5.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateJun 7, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawSep 11, 2001
HB 607-FN-LOCAL (2002)Died
relative to reimbursement for police assistance provided to schools within a cooperative school district or an authorized regional enrollment area school.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7) House Municipal and County Government Municipalities

House Municipal and County Government recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 10–6; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✕HouseJan 2, 2002SenateGovernor✕LawJan 2, 2002
HB 610 (2001)Became Law
allowing the sale of raw milk cheese and unpasteurized apple cider in New Hampshire.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HB 658-FN-A (2002)Died
relative to the homeless prevention fund.
Rep. Frances Potter (D - Merr 24) House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs Senate Public Institutions, Health and Human Services

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 12–10; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMay 17, 2001✕SenateMar 14, 2002Governor✕LawMar 14, 2002
HB 670 (2001)Died
establishing an international trade commission to investigate and report on the effects of international trade agreements on New Hampshire self-governance.
Rep. Charles Weed (D - Ches 19) House Commerce

House Commerce recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 676-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to study the creation of a regional program for collection and marketing of certain components of the municipal solid waste stream.
Rep. James Phinizy (D - Sull 7) House Environment and Agriculture Senate Environment Study Committees and Commissions

House Environment and Agriculture recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 24, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓LawJul 13, 2001
HB 679 (2002)Died
establishing a commission to examine models of out-of-school care for children in kindergarten through grade 12.
Rep. Frances Potter (D - Merr 24) House Education Senate Education Study Committees and Commissions

House Education recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 16–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 8, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJun 27, 2002
HB 690 (2002)Died
relative to disclosure of nonpublic personal health information.
Rep. Leo Fraser (R - Merr 9) House Commerce Senate Insurance Insurance

House Commerce recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✕SenateJan 24, 2002Governor✕LawJan 24, 2002
HB 693 (2001)Died
rescinding the prohibition on the possession and use of tobacco products by minors and making tobacco use prevention programs in secondary schools the priority of the tobacco use prevention fund.
Rep. Lars Christiansen (R - Hills 23) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 14–7.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 26, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 26, 2001
HB 694 (2001)Died
establishing a separate high school civics graduation requirement.
Rep. Iris Estabrook (D - Straf 8) House Education Senate Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 11–9; a minority, Ought to Pass (OTP).

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Failed 148–177 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Bruce Dearborn (R - Rock 17) Rep. Sullivan, Rep. Warren Henderson (R - Rock 20)

Spoke against the motionRep. Iris Estabrook (D - Straf 8) Rep. Charles Sova (R - Graf 6) Rep. Howard Dickinson (R - Carr 1)

Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA, Pass the bill with changes)

Motion Passed: Bill Passed with Changes on a voice vote

Also spoke during this billRep. Warren Henderson (R - Rock 20)the record does not say which of the day's motions

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 25, 2001✕SenateJun 7, 2001Governor✕LawJun 7, 2001
HB 708-FN (2001)Died
relative to the definition of "child" for the purposes of home education and relative to access to public school programs by home educated pupils.
Rep. Kenneth Weyler (R - Rock 18) House Education Education - General

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 13–7.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed on a voice vote

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 717 (2001)Became Law
establishing a committee to make recommendations on policy concerning state-operated trails and private lands used by all terrain vehicles and trail bikes and relative to increasing the resident and nonresident OHRV registration fees for snow traveling vehicles.
Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 9) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Transportation Fish & Game

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 13, 2001✓Law
HB 720 (2001)Became Law
relative to permitting the use of certain firearms for hunting deer.
Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 5) House Fish and Game Senate Wildlife and Recreation Fish & Game

House Fish and Game recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 14–2.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseApr 26, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawAug 28, 2001
HB 734 (2001)Died
eliminating the teen assessment project in the university system of New Hampshire.
Rep. Russell Albert (R - Straf 17) House Education

House Education recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 17–2.

Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL, Kill the bill)

Motion Passed: Bill Killed 218–103 on a roll call

Spoke for the motionRep. Debra Naro (R - Graf 7) Rep. Deanna Rush (D - Merr 7) Rep. Warren Henderson (R - Rock 20)

Spoke against the motionRep. Greg Salts (R - Hills 41) Rep. John Alger (R - Graf 6)

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseApr 25, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawApr 25, 2001
HB 740 (2001)Became Law
relative to decommissioning of nuclear electric generating facilities.
Rep. Jeb Bradley (R - Carr 8) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Energy and Economic Development Energy and Utilities

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass (OTP), 14–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001✓GovernorJul 5, 2001✓Law
HB 741-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Died
relative to supplemental grants to certain municipalities to cap tax effort per pupil.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 13) House Finance

House Finance recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 21–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 742-FN-LOCAL (2001)Died
relative to collection of the education property tax and establishing a program to rebate certain excessive property tax payments of eligible taxpayers.
Rep. Frank Sapareto (R - Rock 13) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 9–7; a minority, Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL).

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 758 (2001)Became Law
relative to the sale of gasoline containing ethers and establishing a gasoline remediation and elimination of ethers fund.
Rep. Neal Kurk (R - Hills 5) House Science, Technology and Energy Senate Environment Environment - Conservation

House Science, Technology and Energy recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–1.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 12, 2001✓GovernorJul 17, 2001✓Law
HB 761-FN-A-LOCAL (2001)Died
relative to a statewide school tax on income for purposes of funding a constitutionally adequate education and making an appropriation therefor.
Rep. Alf Jacobson (R - Merr 2) House Ways and Means Taxes - State

House Ways and Means recommended Inexpedient to Legislate (ITL), 16–0.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedFeb 15, 2001✕HouseMay 3, 2001SenateGovernor✕LawMay 3, 2001
HB 769-FN-LOCAL (2001)Became Law
relative to fees paid by municipalities for excavating and dredging permit applications.
Rep. Gary Gilmore (D - Straf 11) House Resources, Recreation and Development Senate Environment Environment - Administration

House Resources, Recreation and Development recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 13–2.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedMar 22, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateJun 5, 2001✓GovernorJun 29, 2001✓LawJul 1, 2001
HCR 12 (2001)Adopted
requesting that the federal government authorize greater state regulation of gas pipelines and pipelines carrying other hazardous substances.
Rep. Jonathan Hill (R) House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Senate Environment State Government

House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs recommended Ought to Pass with Amendment (OTPA), 11–2.

Special Order (Take the bill up at a set time)

Motion Passed: Rescheduled

In the record: Special Order to Apr 26 without objection

✓IntroducedJan 25, 2001✓HouseMay 3, 2001✓SenateMay 31, 2001